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Punchout Catalog
A Punchout Catalog is the method that allows the buyers and suppliers systems to talk to each other
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What is Punchout Catalog?
Punchout catalog software punches the suppliers eCommerce platform into the internal eProcurement system of the buyer, as a result automating manual tasks and therefore providing simple, error-free purchasing for customers.
A Punch out ordering system makes it easy for your buyers to create purchase orders due to it electronically transferring purchase orders into your system. Resulting in the removal of re-keying orders!
How Punchout Catalog Works
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Whether you are looking for a fast set up, competitive pricing or complete customisation – GetJohn offers a Punchout system that will work to your needs
Fast Delivery
Communication with I.T staff is important when creating your Punchout Catalog. Our fast response time means we connect systems quickly.
With All Applications
We understand purchasing systems and know how to connect to each major Platform. We work with popular technologies such as cXML, OCI and SAML.
Transparent Costing
We pride ourselves on communicating with our clients – this includes pricing. We outline our project costs with a high degree of accuracy.
Built For You
GetJohn has been creating fully personalised Punchout Catalogs for over a decade. We made bespoke punchouts for over 30 brands.
Get Started With Standard Supplier Punchout
- Automatic Account Creation
- Single Sign-On For Buyers
- Personalised Stores
- All Common Systems
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Reliable Punch out systemS
We lead the punchout process by setting up a meeting with everyone involved, to outline the process. Then, we work directly with the technical staff on all sides, being patient but persistent with any issues. We’ll also work with accounts and sales staff on all sides to ensure tax and shipping are correctly handled, and that invoices can be processed smoothly.
The Stages of Our Projects
The Discovery Process
We interview clients, staff and management to understand what provides the most value
Building the Solution
Using this information provides accurate costs and the people needed to achieve the solution
Involving Everybody in Testing
We get everybody's input, and understand how the new system fits into their existing roles
Launching the New System
We migrate data from the old to the new system. Knowing where data is stored and how it's secured
Support & Maintenance
Well built system's have lower maintenance & support costs, allowing for more features & value
eProcurement Punchout
GetJohn developers have more than 18 years of experience with major eCommerce and procurement providers.
eProcurement systems we work with include:
- SAP Ariba
- Coupa
- Peoplesoft
We Will Create a Punchout for All Major Platforms
Punchout Order FAQs
By and large, the ideal type is where the buyer lands on your eCommerce website so that you control all the product data and stock levels, referred to as a “Level 2 punchout” or just a “Punchout Catalog”. Some buyers use older technology and therefore ask for a “CIF catalog”, a spreadsheet loaded into their system containing all your product data. Consequently, the buyers literally choose from within their own system. That doesn’t require you to have your own website, but it makes it more difficult to keep the information up to date.
Before the pandemic
Even before the pandemic, we received more requests due to the suppliers of eProcurement software, such as SAP Ariba, driving down their prices and becoming more appealing to smaller customers. In turn, those smaller customers require a punchout with suppliers. Formerly, those SME suppliers lacked the IT skills to create the punchout connection.
After the pandemic
For the most part, the pandemic has put pressure on staffing levels and costs, in turn pushing companies to try and automate more and reduce manual order processing work, hence increasing awareness of punchout technology.
Notably, no more re-keying of orders is a clear advantage of punchout, but the less obvious one is that it helps win large contracts. In fact, getting a contract can depend on the supplier being able to provide a punchout connection. This is to say it makes larger contracts more accessible to smaller suppliers. As it’s still not widely adopted in Europe, it can usually be a competitive advantage for suppliers that provide it.
Ultimately this is important because it’s about getting value for money. eCommerce systems should use the same system for all clients, and additionally, for bigger companies – the ability to personalise products and branding. Notably, more powerful systems, like Magento, allow a lot of per-client customisation – currencies, shipping methods, payment methods and the entire look of the store.